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Schoolgirl’s letter inspires litter competition
Friday 13th July 2018
Fri 13th Jul 2018

Schoolgirl’s letter inspires litter competition

A Wilmslow schoolgirl's passion for the environment has resulted in a competition for her school – with the winning poster set to be displayed at…
Investigation into conduct of former chief executive will not proceed
Thursday 12th July 2018
Thu 12th Jul 2018
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Investigation into conduct of former chief executive will not proceed

Following the resignation of it's chief executive, Cheshire East Council has confirmed that the disciplinary hearing to consider allegations in relation…
Wilmslow
Thursday 12th July 2018
Thu 12th Jul 2018
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Wilmslow "has become unviable for retailers"

A long-standing Wilmslow clothes shop has closed its door after trading in the town centre for over 40 years. Wardrobe, which stocked European menswear,…
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Art in the City
Thursday 12th July 2018
Thu 12th Jul 2018

Art in the City

Promotional Feature Manchester is growing fast and its vibrant art and cultural scene is expanding too. Saul Hay Gallery opened in October 2016 in a beautiful…
Football’s coming home
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018

Football’s coming home

Children at Ashdene Primary came to school today in red, white and blue today to celebrate England's success so far in the World Cup and to wish them…
Wilmslow Show is a real scorcher
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018
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Wilmslow Show is a real scorcher

Soaring temperatures on the hottest day of the year so far did not stop hundreds from flocking to the annual Wilmslow Show. Young and old as they came…
Town Council refurbishes telephone box
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018
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Town Council refurbishes telephone box

The traditional red telephone box that has stood outside the Unicorn Pub for many years has undergone a full external refurbishment as part of a project…
Heading off to pastures new after 22 years
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018
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Heading off to pastures new after 22 years

After sixteen years as Headteacher of Alderley Edge Community Primary School, and twenty-two years at the school in total, the headteacher has made the…
Wilmslow companies grow massively with local talented staff
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018

Wilmslow companies grow massively with local talented staff

Promotional Feature Soft Surfaces is a company based in Wilmslow, Cheshire which has expanded in the past four years by adapting its approach to online…
Reader's Letter: Open the post box
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Wed 11th Jul 2018
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Reader's Letter: Open the post box

Part of the post box on the corner of Wilmslow Park north and Adlington Road was stolen nearly two years ago.This served Wilmslow Park Adlington Road…
Council announces resignation of Chief Executive
Tuesday 10th July 2018
Tue 10th Jul 2018
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Council announces resignation of Chief Executive

Cheshire East Council has confirmed that one of its senior officers has resigned today (Tuesday, 10th July). A spokesperson for Cheshire East Council…
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Winners of the 2018 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival announced
Tuesday 10th July 2018
Tue 10th Jul 2018
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Winners of the 2018 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival announced

The winners of the 2018 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival, which has certainly brought out the creative side of local businesses, schools and organisations,…
Crews tackle house fire and deliberate fire in the open
Monday 9th July 2018
Mon 9th Jul 2018

Crews tackle house fire and deliberate fire in the open

Firefighters were called to reports of a house fire on Wilmslow Park South at 12.22pm on Thursday, 5th July. Two fire engines attended from Greater Manchester…
Local schools announced joint winners in recycling competition
Monday 9th July 2018
Mon 9th Jul 2018

Local schools announced joint winners in recycling competition

Each year Cheshire East Primary Schools are invited to take part in a competition to find the Junior Recycling Officers (JRO) of the Year. Organised by…
Families invited to fun day at Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary
Monday 9th July 2018
Mon 9th Jul 2018

Families invited to fun day at Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary

Local families are invited to join Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary for their annual Family Fun Day from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, 15th July. There will be a variety…
Eco logs – the finishing touch
Sunday 8th July 2018
Sun 8th Jul 2018
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Eco logs – the finishing touch

Four eco logs have been placed on two sides of the renovated pond by Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Two are hornbeam, one is beech and the fourth is sweet chestnut.…
Call for youngsters to star in Joseph production
Saturday 7th July 2018
Sat 7th Jul 2018

Call for youngsters to star in Joseph production

Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company are holding open auditions for children of high school age, both boys and girls, to perform in their production…
Dedicated unit to crackdown on unsafe commercial vehicles
Friday 6th July 2018
Fri 6th Jul 2018

Dedicated unit to crackdown on unsafe commercial vehicles

Four police forces in the North West and the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) have teamed up to run a six month pilot to improve policing for…
Record amount raised at charity garden's day
Thursday 5th July 2018
Thu 5th Jul 2018
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Record amount raised at charity garden's day

Nineteen beautiful gardens in Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge opened their gates to the public on Saturday, 30th June, raising a record amount for…
Reader's Letter: Handforth Station: Art, Flowers or Access?
Thursday 5th July 2018
Thu 5th Jul 2018

Reader's Letter: Handforth Station: Art, Flowers or Access?

Handforth Station: Art, Flowers or Access? A question often asked at Handforth Station is "Why does Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) spend so much…